[pct-l] Pack Recommendations

[BWIL5272@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Brad Wilson)]

I would not recommend using just a photon - I started with a red one adna
white one and got "stuck" one night while hiking.

They're great for looking around camp but if there's any chance that you'll
be night hiking, I would look at either a tikka or the new BD headlamp...

-Brad

PS Dude's right - it's a lot cheaper to modify your current gear instead of
buying new stuff...


On 2/25/03 1:18 PM, "dude" <dude@fastmail.ca> wrote:

> --
> I wouldnt jump to buying a new pack so quickly.  A friend of mine
> used a Kelty Redwing on our hile from Tahoe to Yosemite and it worked
> fine.  You just have to get creative with packing and be honest about
> what you "really need".
>
> You can also shave some weight off the Kelty by:
> 1.  cutting off extra straps, tags, labels, and material that is not
> needed.
> 2.  removing side pockets, zippers, and ornamental items that do not
> offer any benefit compared to their weight (ie: a small pocket that
> is only large enough to hold toiletries or something could be cut off
> and you can throw your toiletries/knick-knacks in a ziplock)
> 3.  trade hip belt/shoulder straps with lighter models.  Check with
> your local outfitter to see if they have any extras or sell them
> individually.
> 4.  remove the lid and only use a drawstring to close the top.
> 5.  if there is a side zipper, remove it and sew the remaining
> opening shut.
> 6.  if there is a separate compartment for a sleeping bag, remove the
> material that separates the sleeping bag compartment from the main
> compartment.
> 5.  after you do all this, re-evaluate your gear and eliminate heavy
> things or switch out for lighter stuff.  For example, if you carry a
> mini-flashlight that weighs 4 oz, consider swapping out for a photon
> light that weighs 0.2 oz. (thats already a 1/4 lb savings).  If you
> carry a pot and a bowl, consider dropping the bowl and eat right out
> of the pot.
>
> You can really start to eliminate weight if focus.  once you start
> thinking in terms of saving EVERY possible fraction of an ounce, as
> opposed to pounds, then you will eb amazed at hou fast the weight
> sheds.
>
> Good luck!
>
> peace,
> dude
>
>
>
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>> I'm looking for a good lightweight pack to carry.  Any
>> recommendations?
>>
>> I have a pack that's too small- a Kelty Redwing.
>>
>> And a pack that's too big- a Lowe Alpine Scirocco (5000+ cu in. &
>> weighs about ten pounds by itself!)
>>
>> I'm not an ultralighter (yet), but trying hard to be a
>> lightweighter.  I found that, even after cutting a lot of gear
>> weight, my pack is still heavier than I want it, because of... my
>> pack.  The problem is, I'm having a hard time justifying the extra
>> money spent on a pack when I already have one, so I'm looking for
>> a bargain.
>>
>> I'm thinking about 4000 cu in is a good size, to leave some room
>> for Sierra extras.
>>
>> Also, I don't think I could use a G4 because I tend to throw my
>> pack around a lot and beat it up in general.
>>
>> Any recommendations on size, brands, prices, structure, etc very
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Heidi
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